Sugar Rush

With summer activities in full swing, there’s nothing like rewarding ourselves after a grueling hike or a long ride. And for us, that means ordering a righteous dessert. Here, five of our go-to treats.

Cream Puffs Nario and Sachiko Young of Rocky Treats Bakery & Creperie have made it their business to elevate the cream puff’s status. One bite of these delicate puffs and rich custard, and you’ll understand why, in other cities, the profiterole is the new cupcake. The Youngs offer seven fillings—from chocolate to green tea—but we prefer the vanilla bean custard and the summery strawberry. 9245 S. Broadway, Unit 300, Highlands Ranch, 303-683-3178, www.rockytreats.com

Pizza Dolce Ever since Marco’s Coal-Fired Pizzeria opened two years ago, we’ve been fans of the Nutella pie. But a recent trip to Naples inspired owner Mark Dym to also place the pizza dolce on his menu. The dessert arrives with Marco’s trademark crust smeared with sweetened ricotta, a drizzle of honey, and toasted almonds. 2129 Larimer St., 303-296-7000, www.marcoscoalfiredpizza.com